Human Resources Business Partner

Job Brief

The Human Resources Business Partner serves as the primary HR point of contact for a specific business unit(s). This role will partner with business leadership to successfully identify, inform and execute HR strategies which enable SRP to successfully deliver on its’ mission.

Job Responsibilities

•    Build a strategic alliance between the business unit(s) and HR. Align business objectives with workforce solutions to achieve desired business outcomes.
•    Consult with line management on employee matters to provide guidance as appropriate. 
•    Serve as a steward of diversity, equity and inclusion.
•    Monitor the pulse of employees. Elevate and tackle potential issues negatively impacting employee engagement.
•    Build trusting relationships with all levels of the organization. 
•    Engage and collaborate with HR COE’s as needed to bring functional expertise to solve business challenges and provide an exceptional client experience.
•    Appropriately challenge traditional practices and identify innovative solutions which meet evolving business/industry demands.
•    Champion HR change initiatives to ensure successful implementation of programs, policies, procedures.
•    Understand and address the upstream and downstream impacts of decisions/solutions on the workforce. 
•    Analyze workforce data to identify trends, inform decisions and shape recommendations to achieve business objectives
•    Pivot from high level strategy development to tactical hands on execution as needed
•    Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the Legal Services as needed/required.
•    Comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, Union contract provisions, and policies.
•    Partner with leadership to develop, monitor and report on workforce and succession plans.
•    Advise on leadership, professional development, and training.
•    Maintain awareness of culture, financial and resource plans, and emerging trends of the business unit and organization.
•    Handle other projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Experience

• At least seven years of Human Resources leadership experience or HR Business Partner experience, preferably in utilities.
• SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, PHR or SPHR preferred.

Additional Information

•    Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required. Masters in Business Administration preferred.

•    Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, Union contract provisions, and policies.
•    Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships in order to become a trusted advisor to leadership and employees across the organization. 
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner to senior audiences.
•    Excellent project management and leadership skills. 
•    Ability to effectively influence and persuade at all levels of the organization.
•    Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
•    Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws. 
•    Ability to successfully manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines. 
•    Ability to thrive with ambiguity and frequent change, synthesize a wide range of information and collaborate with individuals throughout HR and the organization.  
•    Desire to learn and understand the utility industry strongly preferred.